The Child Poverty Act 2010 and The Children and Families (Wales) Measure Act, which became law in February, require all public bodies including councils to set clear objectives to tackle child poverty.
The Welsh Assembly Government wants these targets to focus on reducing unemployment, improve training and education for parents and young people on low incomes and cutting inequality in health and education.
The consultation asks for views on these objectives and on the Welsh Assembly Government delivery plan, which outlines details on areas such as funding, which will be targeted at the most vulnerable families and communities.
Views are also being sought on ways to improve partnerships across councils and health, which the Assembly sees as crucial to tackling poverty.
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